Maryland SB872 Alters Lead Risk Rental Unit Definition
Summary
Maryland Senate Bill 872 passed both chambers on April 13, 2026, amending the state's lead risk reduction in housing law by altering the definition of 'rental dwelling unit.' The bill passed the Senate 45-0 and the House 99-36. Sponsored by Senator Mary Washington, the legislation modifies which rental properties fall under lead hazard reduction requirements.
What changed
Maryland SB872 amends the definition of 'rental dwelling unit' within the state's lead risk reduction in housing provisions. This change determines which rental properties are subject to lead paint hazard evaluation and remediation requirements under Maryland law.
Landlords and property owners whose rental units now fall within or are excluded from the amended definition should review their compliance obligations. Properties newly captured by the definition may be subject to lead risk assessments, disclosure requirements, and remediation standards. Properties previously covered but now excluded should verify their specific compliance status with the Maryland Department of the Environment.
What to do next
- Landlords and property owners should review the amended definition of rental dwelling unit to determine if their properties are now subject to lead risk reduction requirements
- Rental property managers should update compliance procedures to align with the new definition
- Tenants in affected rental units may have additional lead hazard reduction protections
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Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing - Rental Dwelling Unit - Definition
Altering the definition of "rental dwelling unit" for purposes of provisions of law governing the reduction of lead risk in housing.
Bill Details
State Maryland
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
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Mary Washington (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-13 S Returned Passed 2026-04-13 H Third Reading Passed (99-36) 2026-04-09 H Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed 2026-04-09 H Favorable Report by Economic Matters 2026-03-20 H Referred Economic Matters 2026-03-19 S Third Reading Passed (45-0) 2026-03-18 S Second Reading Passed 2026-03-18 S Favorable Adopted 2026-03-18 S Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment 2026-02-10 S Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. 2026-02-06 S First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Votes
2026-03-19 Third Reading Passed Yea: 45 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-06 S Education, Energy, and the Environment 2026-03-20 H Economic Matters
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-11 Introduced 2026-03-18 Engrossed
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Environment Classifications and Designations Hazardous and Toxic Substances Housing Leases and Rent Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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